Tag: NFL Week 12

Bengals don’t get much help in playoff race during bye week

The Bengals will need to keep winning to stand a chance.

The Cincinnati Bengals started their bye week getting some help on Thursday night when the Cleveland Browns upset the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Those Steelers were tops in the AFC North and fell to 8-3 with the loss.

The Week 12 weekend was more mixed for the resting Bengals. Tennessee knocked off Houston in an upset, bringing the Texans down to 7-5. But Miami stomped New England to move to 5-6.

Later, Denver moved to 7-5 as 2-9 Las Vegas couldn’t pull off the upset despite leading at halftime.

Not the best help overall from a Bengals perspective. As is the case with any possible results from here on out, all that matters is the Bengals keep winning games.

That starts in Week 13 against those Steelers, then even in primetime against the Dallas Cowboys, the only non-AFC team remaining on their schedule.

Monday night, at least, features a showdown between seven-win AFC teams Baltimore and the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: NFL Week 12

Week 12 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 12 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB D’Andre Swift (active), WR Keenan Allen (active), WR Adam Thielen (active), WR Malik Nabers (active), WR Mike Evans (active)
Afternoon games: RB Alexander Mattison (inactive), RB Zamir White (inactive), TE Noah Fant (inactive)
Sunday night:
Monday night: WR Ladd McConkey

Early games

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45°F, cloudy, SSE 10 mph

Vikings

Inactives: DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, OG Dan Feeney, CB Dwight McGlothern, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse and TE Josh Oliver

Lineup notes: QB Sam Darnold (foot) and RB Aaron Jones (ribs) practiced Friday and are good to go.

bears

Inactives: CB Ameer Speed, OT Kiran Amegadjie, DE Dominique Robinson, WR Tyler Scott, DB Elijah Hicks and OT Ryan Bates

Lineup notes: RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and WR Keenan Allen (ankle) both overcame questionable tags and will play.

Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 49°F, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Lions

Inactives: OT Colby Sorsdal, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, OG Kayode Awosika, CB Terrion Arnold, DL Brodric Martin and OT Giovanni Manu

Lineup notes: LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) was placed on IR. CB Terrion Arnold (groin) downgraded to out. CB Emmanuel Moseley (pectoral) was activated from injured reserve, while CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring) was placed on IR. TE Sam LaPorta (shoulder) will return after practicing all week.

Colts

Inactives: WR Anthony Gould, OT Bernhard Raimann, LB Isaiah Land, TE Will Mallory, QB Sam Ehlinger and CB Darren Hall

Lineup notes: LT Bernhard Raimann (knee) is out again. WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back), WR Josh Downs (calf) and CB Kenny Moore (knee) all practiced Friday and will play.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, mostly clear

Patriots

Inactives: WR K.J. Osborn, DE Deatrich Wise Jr., DT Jaquelin Roy, QB Joe Milton III, LB Titus Leo and OG Tyrese Robinson

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Dolphins

Inactives: TE Jack Stoll, CB Kendall Fuller, C Andrew Meyer, WR Dee Eskridge, RB Jeff Wilson Jr., LB Mohamed Kamara and DB Ethan Bonner

Lineup notes: LT Terron Armstead (knee) didn’t practice all week but is active. WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) is good to go. LB Jordyn Brooks (wrist), CB Jalen Ramsey (knee), RB Raheem Mostert (hip) and S Jevon Holland (hand, knee) are all cleared to play after a full practice Friday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 48°F, cloudy, W 13 mph

Buccaneers

Inactives: DE Jose Ramirez, TE Devin Culp, OT Tristan Wirfs, DE Earnest Brown, S Tykee Smith and CB Tyrek Funderburk

Lineup notes: WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will return to the field today. LT Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful and couldn’t get right in time. RB Bucky Irving (toe) and WR Jalen McMillan (hamstring) practiced all week and are good to go. CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) was activated from IR.

Giants

Inactives: DT Jordon Riley, CB Anthony Johnson, QB Tim Boyle, S Tre Hawkins III and OG Jake Kubas

Lineup notes: QB Daniel Jones was benched in favor of QB Tommy DeVito and subsequently waived. LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) was activated off IR. WR Malik Nabers (groin) popped up on the injury report as he didn’t practice Friday, but he’ll play. WR Darius Slayton (concussion) also is good to go.

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 53°F, partly cloudy

Cowboys

Inactives: TE Jake Ferguson, CB Trevon Diggs, OG Tyler Smith, CB Caelen Carson, LB Tyrus Wheat, RB Deuce Vaughn and OG Zack Martin

Lineup notes: QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) landed on IR this week. TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) is also out. WR Brandin Cooks (hamstring) had his 21-day window opened, and he saw limited sessions all week but won’t play. CB Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) and RG Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) were downgraded to out. LG Tyler Smith won’t play. CB DaRon Bland (foot) will make his season debut. WR CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) is good to go.

Commanders

Inactives: CB Marshon Lattimore, QB Jeff Driskel, S Dominique Hampton, CB Emmanuel Forbes and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is out again. PK Austin Seibert (hip) has been cleared to return.

Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60°F, clear

Chiefs

Inactives: OG C.J. Hanson, DT Marlon Tuipulotu, DE Cameron Thomas, OT Ethan Driskell and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Lineup notes: PK Harrison Butker (knee) landed on IR and had knee surgery. RB Isiah Pacheco (leg) has been ruled out. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) and RB Kareem Hunt (knee) both practiced Friday and are good to go.

Panthers

Inactives: CB Shemar Bartholomew, DT Jaden Crumedy, WR Jalen Coker, DL Thomas Incoom, S Jammie Robinson, OT Jarrett Kingston and LB DJ X. Johnson

Lineup notes: RB Miles Sanders (ankle) is out. WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), PK Eddy Pineiro (knee) and RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) are all ready to go.

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 78°F, clear, SSW 12 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Titans

Inactives: OT Leroy Watson, TE David Martin-Robinson, CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally and RB Tyjae Spears

Lineup notes: LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) and CB L’Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) went on IR. RB Tyjae Spears (concussion) is out. RB Tony Pollard (foot) sat Wednesday, was limited Thursday but a full participant Friday, and he’ll play. WR Calvin Ridley (illness) and LB Kenneth Murray (shoulder) missed practice Wednesday, but they’re good to go after working the rest of the week.

Texans

Inactives: OT Blake Fisher, CB Jeff Okudah, WR Steven Sims, DL Jerry Hughes, DT Folorunso Fatukasi and LB Jamal Hill

Lineup notes: DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) is ready to return, and CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hip) will join him in the starting lineup.

Late-afternoon window

Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Broncos

Inactives: C Nick Gargiulo, OG Calvin Throckmorton, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, DL Zach Allen, OT Frank Crum, QB Zach Wilson and TE Greg Dulcich

Lineup notes: WR Josh Reynolds (hand) practiced all week but has been ruled out again.

Raiders

Inactives: OG Cody Whitehair, RB Alexander Mattison, CB Jakorian Bennett, DT Matthew Butler, TE Harrison Bryant, CB Nate Hobbs and RB Zamir White

Lineup notes: QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) remains on IR. RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) and RB Zamir White (quadriceps) are both inactive after sitting out all week. RB Ameer Abdullah figures to see heavy work with RB Dylan Laube being worked in.

San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 40°F, cloudy

49ers

Inactives: WR Jacob Cowing, DT Kevin Givens, DT Khalil Davis, QB Brock Purdy, CB Charvarius Ward, DE Nick Bosa and OT Trent Williams

Lineup notes: QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) and DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) are out. S Tashaun Gipson was signed to the active roster. LT Trent Williams (ankle) sat out all week and is inactive. TE George Kittle (hamstring) and RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) practiced Friday and will go. QB Brandon Allen will start.

Packers

Inactives: C Jacob Monk, CB Jaire Alexander, S Kitan Oladapo and LB Edgerrin Cooper

Lineup notes: RB MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, hamstring, abdomen) went on the non-football illness list this week. CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) are out. RB Josh Jacobs (quadriceps, calf) was limited all week, but he’s good to go.

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46°F, 70% chance of light rain, SSW 10 mph

Cardinals

Inactives: S Jalen Thompson, DL Darius Robinson, TE Travis Vokolek, DL Julian Okwara, WR Xavier Weaver and OT Christian Jones

Lineup notes: S Jalen Thompson (ankle) didn’t practice all week and is out.

Seahawks

Inactives: WR Laviska Shenault Jr., OG Sataoa Laumea, TE Brady Russell, LB Trevis Gipson, DT Myles Adams, CB Nehemiah Pritchett and TE Noah Fant

Lineup notes: S Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) was activated off injured reserve. TE Noah Fant (groin) couldn’t get right in time and is inactive.

Sunday Night Football

Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 56°F, cloudy (open-air dome)

Eagles

Inactives: OG Darian Kinnard, QB Tanner McKee, WR DeVonta Smith, OL Nick Gates, CB Eli Ricks and OG Trevor Keegan

Lineup notes: WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is out. QB Jalen Hurts (ankle) was limited Wednesday but a full participant the rest of the week and will play.

Rams

Inactives: RB Cody Schrader, QB Stetson Bennett, DL Desjuan Johnson, DE Brennan Jackson, OT Rob Havenstein and CB Charles Woods

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is inactive.

Monday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 61°F, cloudy (open-air dome)

Ravens

Lineup notes: LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) are questionable. RB Justice Hill (concussion), S Kyle Hamilton (neck), and WR Rashod Bateman (knee) avoided an injury tag.

Chargers

Lineup notes: LB Denzel Perryman (groin) was ruled out. S Derwin James (groin) and LB Joey Bosa (hip) avoided injury designations. WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) and LB Khalil Mack (groin) never advanced beyond limited practices and are questionable.

Instant analysis of Patriots’ 34-15 blowout loss to Dolphins

Instant analysis of the Patriots’ Week 12 blowout loss

Hard Rock Stadium served as the backdrop for another horror show for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s AFC East divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense lit up the Patriots defense for 24 points in the first half of the game. There were no answers for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a game where the Dolphins took whatever they wanted against New England.

The defensive coaching came under intense scrutiny due to the Patriots’ inability to make in-game adjustments to what the Dolphins were doing.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Patriots were gutted by penalties and the inability to pass protect on the edges. Quarterback Drake Maye was the star of this horror picture with the Patriots’ offensive line giving up four sacks and eight quarterback hits. He finished with 221 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Both starting tackles, Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs, were completely outmatched by Miami’s edge rushers in the game.

The Patriots showed some life late in the game with a long passing touchdown from Maye to tight end Austin Hooper, along with a fumble returned for a touchdown by cornerback Christian Gonzalez. But it wasn’t even close to being enough to overcome Miami on the road in a 34-15 loss.

If not for the penalties, the Patriots offense likely could have put up more points. It’s hard to score points when penalties continue to lengthen downs and kill drives.

The Patriots had 10 penalties in Sunday’s game.

We’ll see if they can pick up the pieces and bounce back effectively at home next week against the visiting Indianapolis Colts.

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Jalen Pitre injury update: Texans star DB ruled out for second half vs. Titans

Jalen Pitre is currently being evaluated for a shoulder injury against the Tennessee Titans.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Houston Texans trail 20-17 at halftime in an AFC South bout against the Tennessee Titans, but there’s a much more prominent concern entering the second half. 

Star defensive back Jalen Pitre left just before halftime after holding onto his shoulder while walking off the field. According to the Texans’ public relations staff, he’s currently being evaluated for a shoulder injury. 

Pitre, who switched from safety to the nickel position this offseason, has been one of Houston’s better open-field tacklers for DeMeco Ryans’ defense in Year 2. The Texans are thin without him since cornerback Jeff Okudah was ruled out before Sunday’s showdown at NRG Stadium. 

Here’s everything to know of Pitre’s injury:

Jalen Pitre injury update

Pitre exited Sunday’s game against the Titans and went to the locker room, according to the CBS broadcast. He is currently being evaluated for a shoulder injury. 

According to the Texans’ PR staff, Pitre will not return for the second half. Now the question turns to if he’ll miss next week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars before the bye in Week 14.

Will Jalen Pitre return?

Pitre will not return for the second half on defense. 

Jalen Pitre stats

In 11 games, Pitre leads Houston with 64 total tackles and eight pass deflections. He’s also recorded an interception and forced a fumble. 

Texans DB Depth Chart

For Sunday’s game, the expectation is for Jimmie Ward to move down to the nickel position while Calen Bullock and Eric Murray man the safety spot. Houston also could play a three-linebacker set with Neville Hewitt as the new MIKE backer and Azeez Al-Shaair in coverage as the team’s starting WILL. 

Patriots vs. Dolphins inactives: Christian Barmore IN, Deatrich Wise OUT

Christian Bamore and Christian Gonzalez are officially active against the Dolphins

The New England Patriots will have their two best defensive players for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore are both officially active for the game. That’s good news for the Patriots ahead of a tough battle against Miami’s high-powered offense.

Gonzalez was a late addition to the injury report on Friday due to a hip injury, while Barmore is still working his way back into the mix after missing most of the season recovering from a blood clot diagnosis.

Unfortunately for the Patriots, they won’t have team captain Deatrich Wise Jr. for the game. The veteran defensive end went through pregame warmups, and he still wasn’t well enough to return from the foot injury he suffered in the Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears.

Here’s the full list of inactives for both teams for the Week 12 game:

The Patriots will need all of the help they can get on the road against a desperate Dolphins team fighting to make a last-ditch playoff run. We’ll see if it’s enough to steal an upset win at Hard Rock Stadium.

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NFL Week 12 picks: See who experts are taking in Commanders vs. Cowboys today

Who are the experts riding with in Week 12?

Only one game on the Week 12 NFL slate features a more significant favorite than the Washington Commanders (7-4) over the Dallas Cowboys (4-7).

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are an 11-point favorite over the Carolina Panthers. Washington is a 10.5-point favorite over Dallas.

The Commanders were already double-digit favorites over the Cowboys before prominent starters, such as guard Zack Martin, cornerback Trevon Diggs, and wide receiver Brandin Cooks, were ruled out on Saturday afternoon.

The good news for Washington is that playing last Thursday gave the roster a mini-break after losing its second consecutive game. The Commanders have yet to arrive at their bye week. The extra rest days were good news for a banged-up roster, specifically rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Daniels injured his ribs in a Week 7 win over Carolina, and while he didn’t miss any games, he missed some practice time and is coming off his worst NFL performance in last week’s loss at Philadelphia.

So, do the experts agree with the oddsmakers?

According to NFL Pickwatch, the experts do agree, with 98% of the picks going in favor of Washington.

This is the Commanders’ fourth NFC East game of the season. They are currently 2-1 in divisional play.

NFL TV broadcast map for Week 12 slate of games

NFL Week 12 TV map: Which games can you watch on this Falcons-less Sunday?

After losing two games in a row, the Atlanta Falcons (6-5) have a much-needed bye in Week 12 to recover from their recent onslaught of injuries. The defense hit rock bottom during last weekend’s 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos.

The Falcons are off this Sunday, but two of their NFC South rivals have games. The Carolina Panthers will face the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the Daniel Jones-less New York Giants.

Which games are available in your area in Week 12? Check out the TV broadcast maps for Sunday’s games on FOX and CBS, courtesy of 506 Sports.

FOX Early Games

  • RED: Cowboys At Commanders
  • BLUE: Vikings At Bears
  • GREEN: Lions At Colts
Fox 1 p.m. ET TV Map (via 506Sports.com)

FOX Late Games

  • RED: 49ers At Packers
  • BLUE: Cardinals At Seahawks
FOX 4 p.m. ET TV map (via 506Sports.com)

CBS Early/late games

  • RED: Chiefs At Panthers
  • BLUE: Broncos At Raiders (Late)
  • ORANGE: Titans At Texans
  • YELLOW: Patriots At Dolpins
  • GREEN: Buccanneers At Giants
CBS TV map (via 506Sports.com)

The Falcons will return to the field next weekend for a Week 13 showdown against Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Chargers take on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night football in Week 12.

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How to watch Commanders vs Cowboys today: Time, TV channel for Week 12

It’s Commanders vs. Cowboys in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Washington Commanders (7-4) face their bitter rival, the Dallas Cowboys (3-7), for the first time this season on Sunday from Northwest Stadium.

Washington is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time this season and looks to rebound against the struggling Cowboys.

Here’s how to watch the Commanders game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Commanders vs. Cowboys game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: FOX

Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET

Commanders vs. Cowboys will be broadcast on FOX Sports in Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. Joe Davis and Greg Olsen will call the game from the booth at Northwest Stadium, with Pam Oliver reporting from the sidelines.

Where to watch Commanders vs. Cowboys on livestream

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

For FUBO:

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Commanders vs. Cowboys predictions, picks, odds

Commanders 34, Cowboys 13: There is no reason to think Dallas should win this game. Everything is in Washington’s favor, including the Cowboys’ recent play and injury list. In 2024, the Commanders are simply the better team, with the better quarterback and coaching staff. On Sunday, Washington takes care of business to improve to 8-4. 

ODDS: Commanders by 10.5 points (-110)

O/U: 45

All NFL Odds via BetMGM.

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Commanders schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: at Tampa Bay (L, 37-20)
  • Sept. 15: New York Giants (W, 21-18)
  • Sept. 23: at Cincinnati (W, 38-33)
  • Sept. 29: at Arizona (W, 42-14)
  • Oct. 6:  Cleveland (W, 34-13)
  • Oct. 13: at Baltimore (L, 30-23)
  • Oct. 20: Carolina (W, 40-7)
  • Oct. 27: Chicago (W, 18-15)
  • Nov. 3: at New York Giants (W, 27-22)
  • Nov. 10: Pittsburgh (L, 28-27)
  • Nov. 14: at Philadelphia (L, 26-18)
  • Nov. 24: Dallas
  • Record: 7-4

Cowboys schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: at Cleveland (W, 33-17)
  • Sept. 15: New Orleans (L, 44-19)
  • Sept. 22: Baltimore (L, 28-25)
  • Sept. 26: at New York Giants (W, 20-15)
  • Oct. 6: at Pittsburgh (W, 20-17)
  • Oct. 13: Detroit (L, 47-9)
  • Oct. 20: BYE
  • Oct. 27: at San Francisco (L, 30-24)
  • Nov. 3: at Atlanta (L, 27-21)
  • Nov. 10: Philadelphia (L, 34-6)
  • Nov. 18: Houston (L, 34-10)
  • Nov. 24: at Washington
  • Record: 3-7

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Bengals schedule: Do the Cincinnati Bengals play today?

Are the Cincinnati Bengals playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Cincinnati Bengals be on the field today in Week 12 of the NFL schedule?

Following a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11, the Bengals are on a bye week and will return to the field on December 1 for a homestand against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Those Steelers are now 8-3 and just lost on the Thursday primetime game in Week 12 to the Cleveland Browns, 24-19. The Bengals benefit, but only slightly, and can at least pull a little closer in the AFC North if they can come out of the bye strong and take down the top team in the division.

Bengals 2024 schedule

  • Sept. 8: vs.  New England (L, 16-10)
  • Sept. 15: at Kansas City (L, 26-25)
  • Mon. Sep 23: vs. Washington (L, 38-33)
  • Sept. 29: at Carolina (W, 34-24)
  • Oct. 6: vs. Baltimore (L, 41-38OT)
  • Oct. 13: at NYG (W, 17-7)
  • Oct. 20: at Cleveland (W, 21-14)
  • Oct. 27: vs. Philadelphia (L, 37-17)
  • Nov. 3: vs. Las Vegas (W, 41-24)
  • Nov. 7: at Baltimore (L, 35-34)
  • Nov. 17: at LA Chargers (L, 34-27)
  • Nov. 24: BYE
  • Record: 4-7

Prediction and betting odds for Commanders vs. Cowboys in Week 12

Analyzing Commanders vs. Cowboys game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Commanders (7-4) look to return to winning on Sunday as they host the reeling Dallas Cowboys (3-7) at Northwest Stadium.

The Commanders are coming off back-to-back one-score losses to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and need a win to remain a game and a half behind the Eagles in the NFC East.

Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to rebound after his worst NFL start against one of the NFL’s worst defenses. Meanwhile, Cooper Rush makes his third straight start for Dallas in place of the injured Dak Prescott.

Below are the latest odds and our final score prediction for Sunday.

Commanders vs. Cowboys game odds:

All NFL Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Commanders -10.5 (-110) / Cowboys +10.5 (-110)
  • Money line: Commanders -600 / Cowboys +450
  • Over-under: 45 (O: -110 / U: -110)

Commanders vs. Cowboys injury updates:

  • Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore: Out (hamstring)
  • Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs: Out (groin, knee)
  • Cowboys G Zack Martin: Out (ankle, shoulder)
  • Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson: Out (concussion)
  • Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks: Out (knee)

Commanders vs. Cowboys prediction, pick:

Bryan Manning:

There is no reason to think Dallas should win this game. Everything is in Washington’s favor, including the Cowboys’ recent play and injury list. In 2024, the Commanders are simply the better team, with the better quarterback and coaching staff. On Sunday, Washington takes care of business to improve to 8-4. Commanders 34, Cowboys 13

Ivan Lambert:

The Cowboys have won 12 games in three consecutive seasons, while the Commanders have yet to accomplish a winning season since the 2015 and 2016 seasons led by Kirk Cousins. By the way, for the Cowboys, those three seasons were the same three seasons that their defensive coordinator was current Commanders head coach Dan Quinn.

Here we are in the 2024 season and who would have thought the Cowboys would be 3-7 and the Commanders would be 7-4?

Yet, here we are.

The Commanders have lost two straight and have everything to play for regarding earning a playoff spot. In addition, the Commanders have run the ball well this season, while the Cowboys have not defended the run well. Even more, the Cowboys will be without Dak Prescott and future Hall of Fame lineman Zach Martin.

The Cowboys are already thinking about who the new coach will be next season and how high they will be selecting in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Commanders have Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels and are out to prove they belong in the playoff race. Commanders 30, Cowboys 13

Serena Burks: I don’t want to say this is a guaranteed win for the Commanders, but if they don’t win, there’s a problem. The Cowboys are not a good football team with Dak Prescott. Without him, it’s worse. Their defense isn’t capable of taking over, especially against the likes of Jayden Daniels and Brian Robinson. The Cowboys might put up a fight, but the Commanders will have no real trouble winning this divisional game. Commanders 34, Cowboys 13

Commanders vs. Cowboys channel, start time, streaming:

The Commanders vs. Cowboys game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX.

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.